Chicago Grill opens

The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11a.m.

Uno Chicago Grill at 2795 East Wilder Road in Bay City officially opened for buisness today.

The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11a.m. until midnight and Sunday 11a.m. to 10 p.m.

The newly built restaurant is 7,000 square feet, seats 250 guests and will open with 170 employees. The restaurant will look and feel like an old Chicago warehouse, with Windy City memorabilia decorating the walls and mahogany trim throughout the bar. There is also a banquet area overlooking a beautiful outdoor patio.

The restaurant specializes in Chicago-style deep dish pizza but also offers a complete casual dining menu including ribs, seafood, burgers and steaks, pasta dishes, appetizers and desserts. It has curbside delivery.

The new Uno Chicago Grill is owned and operated by Jeff and Sue Witbrodt, originally from the Bay area. The restaurant will be managed by Phil Minch.

Park named to Midland Board of Realtors

Shelley Park was installed as 2006 president of the Midland Board of Realtors on Oct. 18 and began her presidential term immediately following the ceremonies, which were performed by Michigan Association of Realtors CEO Bill Martin at a luncheon at the Ashman Court Marriott Conference Hotel.

Park, with RE/MAX of Midland, has held continuous membership with the Midland Board of Realtors, the Michigan Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors since 1997.

Also serving will be Jane Pierce of the Coldwell Banker Alliance Group, vice president; Rick Loose of Ayre/Rhinehart Realtors, secretary/treasurer; and as directors, Larry Belville of Coldwell Banker, David M. Miller Jr. of RE/MAX, Jodi Harbron of RE/MAX, Linda Barth of CoIdwell Banker and Bill Kuehne of Century 21 Central. Past-president director is Eric Wegner of Ayre/Rhinehart.

Home Builders Association of Midland announced 2005 associate of the year

The Home Builders Association of Midland Board of Directors has selected Joel Beeck of Citizens Bank as recipient of the 2005 Associate of the Year Award. Joel Beeck served on the board of directors from 2003 to 2005.

He recently concluded a two-year commitment as Associates Council chairperson. Joel was involved or spearheaded many events and programs such as: the Hunt Night, Holiday Party, Spring Fling Fun Night, golf outing and community service projects. He has worked tirelessly helping the HBA of Midland to achieve its goals as well as several organizations in the Midland community.

The recipient of the Associate of the Year Award has demonstrated a noteworthy commitment to the advancement and enhancement of the Home Builders Association of Midland and to the promotion of homeownership and the building industry.

Before joining P&M, Thayer had similar roles such as accounting supervisor, payroll coordinator and administrative assistant. She attended Jackson Community College in Jackson.

Bender promoted to new position

Abby Bender has been promoted to the position of media relations and research specialist at Princing & Ewend. She now will spearhead the agency's research efforts and act as a key media liaison for the agency.

In her previous role as office assistant, Bender provided necessary support to the account team and creative and media departments, as well as proofreading services.

Bender earned a bachelor of science in business administration from Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Mich. She joined P&M as a college intern, and was hired as client service manager upon completion of her internship.

Frizzell joins Marcelo's Salon

Jillian Frizzell has joined Marcelo's Salon as its newest beauty professional. She previously worked at a mall salon for four years.

Frizzell has openings for new clients. Her hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday.

Marcelo's Salon is located at 125 Ashman Street, Suite 1, and carries products from Aquage and Phyto.